Dutch Election 2025: Winners and Losers
The Dutch election brought significant results, with Liberal leader Rob Jetten achieving a major success, while left-wing leader Frans Timmermans faced a disappointing outcome. Far-right figurehead Geert Wilders' performance also drew attention.
After two years of political turmoil, the Dutch aimed to move forward with the recent election. However, the country remains deeply divided, with the top two parties, centrist liberal D66 and far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), being sworn enemies.
Rob Jetten cast himself as a foil to PVV firebrand Geert Wilders, while Wilders stated he "basically disagrees with everything [Jetten] says."
According to Dutch convention, the largest party is given the first opportunity to form a coalition, and its leader is likely to become prime minister. Currently, this position seems to be held by Jetten, as no mainstream party is willing to collaborate with Wilders. Nevertheless, if coalition talks fail, other parties may attempt to form a government, making the coming weeks unpredictable.
Author's summary: Dutch election results bring both winners and losers.
- Liberal leader Rob Jetten: significant success
- Left-wing leader Frans Timmermans: disappointing outcome
- Far-right figurehead Geert Wilders: notable performance